At the beginning of the decade, it seemed like the biggest trends in drinking were about extremes: Craft breweries competed to create the bitterest, hoppiest double IPAs; mixologists with mustaches poured stiff negronis and turned their noses up at anything that didn’t taste like straight liquor. Meanwhile, college kids scoured bodega aisles for cans of Four Loko that would get …
Hollywood Embraces Recovery: How Industry Insiders Get and Stay Sober
The premiere screening of “Knives Out” at the Toronto Intl. Film Festival last month went fabulously well. The audience and film critics in attendance loved director Rian Johnson’s darkly comic whodunit. By the time the post-screening party began around midnight, the mood among the movie’s ensemble cast was jubilant. Daniel Craig, Toni Collette, Jamie Lee Curtis and other stars were rushed by …
10 Ideas for Making Sober Holiday Memories
A big issue that many of us have when getting sober is how to create new holiday memories that don’t involve drinking. Holiday parties centered around eggnog, spiked cider, and wine can be tough to navigate for the newly sober, so you’ll want to get creative with your social life this season. But have no fear! It’s not as difficult as it sounds if …
Thanksgiving Food Bank
The ability to spend the Holiday’s with friends and family in safe spaces, enjoying time in community, protects against future alcohol misuse. If you’re in need of food for Thanksgiving please see the flyer below.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
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17 Tips for a Sober Thanksgiving
The holiday season has arrived. And, just like every year, it brings with it a mix of emotions for all of us. Whether you’re excited, anxious, or a little bit of both, remember that the holiday season can be a great opportunity to flex your sober muscles and show yourself that you can survive and even thrive in situations where eating, drinking …
7 People on How They Handled Their First Sober Holiday
As the winter holidays are approaching, those in recovery may have an additional box to unwrap that’s not decorated with pretty paper and bows. In it may contain years of memories of times with family and friends that were not so merry and bright, but instead, the holiday cheer came in the form of bottles and cans. By Edie Weinstein, …
Level Up: Civic Engagement 101
This workshop will teach teens how to effectively talk about local, statewide, and national issues they care about. We welcome anyone who is passionate about civic engagement, those who just want to learn a little bit more about how to have a voice in the community, and anyone in between. No experience is necessary. This event is free and open …
How to be sober this Christmas
Tis nearly the season of office parties, boozy brunches and Pinot-fuelled shopping trips. A time where a cheeky glass of bubbles can make family get-togethers and office small talk a little more bearable and a sip before lunch is perfectly acceptable for no other reason other than it’s Christmas. But have you ever attempted to endure the festive season without …